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How Poetry is Saving Inmates, One Line at a Time: Rahul Athavale's Inspiring Journey.
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Guest Rahul Athaveya, a Stanford Law graduate turned tech entrepreneur, shares his profound journey from addiction and incarceration to redemption and purpose.
- Rahul discusses his experiences in prison, including founding the Prison Poetry Project, which has helped inmates through education and creative expression.
- The episode features heartfelt poetry readings, including Rahul's piece 'Incarceration' and Katische's own reflections on love and transformation.
- Rahul's near-death experience during COVID-19 and his subsequent recovery and reintegration into society highlight the power of resilience and hope.
- Join Katische and Rahul for an inspiring conversation about the human spirit, redemption, and the healing power of poetry.
Chapter Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction to the Infinite Life Podcast
00:39 New Season: Conversations with Katische
01:17 Rahul's Poem: Incarceration
02:48 Introducing Rahul Athaveya
03:55 Rahul's Journey and Poetry
05:38 The Story Behind 'To Have Loved'
08:09 Rahul's Writing Journey in Prison
15:55 The Impact of Poetry in Prison
24:46 Transformative Power of Education and Hope
29:24 Introduction to Prison Life
30:08 Reading 'Oh, Mongolian Beef'
31:55 The Reality of Prison Food
34:08 The Business of Prisons
36:45 A Near-Death Experience
48:47 Life After Prison
50:59 Reflections on Love and Family
53:46 Closing Thoughts and Poetry
Stanford Law graduate turned tech entrepreneur who sold his first company to Google for $10M, only to lose it all - and his law license - through an unexpected journey that led him through the depths of addiction and running an illegal enterprise. After achieving sobriety, he made the courageous decision to turn himself in to the FBI, resulting in federal prison time and the complete seizure of his assets by state and federal authorities.
Now 9 years sober, he's not only rebuilt his wealth in less than 5 years but created a life of purpose and freedom, splitting his time between Mexico and Greece while working just 5 hours a day. As the founder of the Prison Poetry Project and Prison Education Program, he's dedicated to h
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